Born in Kansas City, Missouri. A lighting cameraman from 1918 until 1941 with over 125 films to his credit, he was responsible for the cinematography of several important films of the 30s, mainly at MGM; e.g., THE SIN OF MADELON CLAUDET (1931); EMMA and RAIN (1932); THE MERRY WIDOW (1934), DAVID COPPERFIELD and A TALE OF TWO CITIES (1935); THE GREAT ZIEGFELD and SAN FRANCISCO (1936); ROSALIE (1937); and THE WOMEN (1939). Brother of editor Frances Marsh (1897-1958) and actresses Mae Marsh (1895-1968), Marguerite Marsh (1888-1925) and Mildred Marsh.  Special Award 1938: "For the color cinematography of the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer production, SWEETHEARTS." Winners presented Plaques. (w. Allen M. Davey)  Nominated for Cinematography (Color) 1940: BITTER SWEET (w. Allen M. Davey) 1 nomination, 1 Special Award